Nozaki Mairi, An Osaka Spring Tradition
During Golden Week, there is a big festival in Higashi-Osaka that people have loved for centuries, Nozaki Mairi [野崎参り]. Nozaki Mairi
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During Golden Week, there is a big festival in Higashi-Osaka that people have loved for centuries, Nozaki Mairi [野崎参り]. Nozaki Mairi
Read MoreOn the border of Osaka Prefecture and Kyoto is Minase Jingu. This relatively small shrine houses the remains of Emperor
Read MoreHidden on the outskirts of Osaka Prefecture is the little-known Hirokawa Temple. Many tourists have never heard of this temple,
Read MoreKouzu Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka City, is dedicated to one of the most important people in Osaka’s
Read MoreDespite having been ravaged during the Siege of Osaka and World War II, Sakai City and its surrounding boarders still
Read MoreOne of the biggest festivals in Osaka is Tooka Ebisu, held every January 9-11th, with most events taking place on the 10th.
Read MoreImamiya Ebisu Shrine is not a big shrine, yet it is still one of the most famous shrines in Osaka.
Read MoreSuga Shrine [須賀神社] is a little off the beaten path. While the first two shrines we have visited during our
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